The Star Spangled Banner

Story Behind The Song

I created this arrangement for a performance to a live audience of about 4000 people in early October 2001, a few weeks after the terrorist attacks on New York city and Washington DC. Early versions of the arrangement used lots of counterpoint; this one

Song Description

The US national anthem, with a brief coda based on "Taps."

Song Length 1:58 Genre Unique - Patriotic
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Instrumental
Mood Serene
Music Francis Scott Key Producer Richard Hunter
Performance Richard Hunter Label Turtle Hill Productions
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Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Richard Hunter Solo acoustic harmonica 4/1/2008

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